Sep 8, 2021 | Film Analysis
Get ready to have some cinematic fun – and be prepared to do a great deal of thinking, viewing, listening, talking, writing – and maybe even some producing. This course addresses the fundamental vocabulary, artistry and technology of film and basic film production. In...
May 8, 2024 | E9 Honors, English 9
Explore the Depths of “The Scarlet Ibis” Unveiling “The Scarlet Ibis” Dive into the complexities and emotional depth of James Hurst’s “The Scarlet Ibis” with this comprehensive guide. Summary and Analysis Understanding “The Scarlet Ibis” “The Scarlet Ibis” by James...
May 1, 2023 | E9 Honors, English 9
Overview One of the world’s greatest plays of all time, “Antigone” has endured for more than 2450 years. Written by the great Greek playwright, Sophocles, this play is the final installment of his “Oedipus” cycle, which includes “Oedipus Rex,” “Oedipus at Colonus”...
Mar 4, 2023 | E9 Honors, English 9
A continuing journey Since we’re looking at the thematic concepts of adaptability and perseverance, we’ll be watching Phillip Noyce’s 2002 film “Rabbit-Proof Fence.” An important trait of good literature is that it allows us to safely and...
Feb 13, 2023 | E9 Honors, English 9
“The Secret Lion” Author Alberto Álvaro Ríos tells this wonderfully conversational coming of age tale that is somewhat autobiographical. Ríos is an educator and an author, too, and still actively involved in the academic community. Check out his Web page: • Alberto...
Jan 23, 2023 | E9 Honors, English 9
Eugenia Collier’s short story challenges us to think about that moment when we transition from youth to adulthood. It’s clear that her narrator has thought about this deeply, and only after several years has she been able to put her thoughts and experiences into...
Jan 23, 2023 | E9 Honors, English 9
In this 1994 release, director Spike Lee takes us on a trip to Brooklyn, New York in the early 1970s. Co-written by Lee and his sister Joie and youngest brother Cinqué, this is a quasi-autobiographical snapshot of the richly diverse environment of one of America’s...
Jan 10, 2023 | English 9, Film Analysis
THE DOOR - Short Film from Octagon Films on Vimeo.added by Louise Curran Producer The Door “The Door” This film, by Juanita Wilson, is a powerful tribute to one family’s tragic experience following the Chernobyl nuclear accident that occurred in 1986 in what was...
